About Kochi

The breathtakingly scenic Kochi or Cochin, known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ is bordered by the Western Ghats in the East and the Arabian Sea in the West. Also known as the Gateway to Kerala, Kochi echoes the essence and aura of its ports, harbours, backwaters, ecological diversities, and cultural heritage in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Kochi is the melting pot of history and culture with the juxtaposition of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences on the Malabar Coast. The enchanting charm of Kochi is underlined with its intriguing mix of the antique as well as the contemporary arts. Kochi is a sterling destination for the tourists with her giant Chinese fishing nets, a 450-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, palaces, museums, art galleries, spice trade and much more. Rated as one of the ’50 Greatest Places to Visit in a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveller Magazine, Kochi remains one of the best holiday packages in India.

CLIMATE:

33° / 25°
MAIN TOURIST SPORT: Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi Beach, Kerala Kathakali Centre, Kerala Folklore Museum, Marine Drive Ground

PEOPLES ATTITUDE:

The people of Kochi celebrate Kochi. They are warm and hospitable guiding the tourists through the panoramic beauty of the city. Evenings in Kochi are vibrant with the fun-loving people all around. The blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British cultures at Kochi has made its people treat every visitor as one among them. Kochi has some of the best homestays and heritage hotels.

COMMON LANGUAGE:

Malayalam,

WHICH MOBILE NETWORK:

BSNL, Reliance, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Tata Docomo

TOURIST ACTIVITIES:

Nature & Wildlife Tours, Boat Tours, Eco Tours, Hiking & Camping Tours, Bike Tours, Kayaking & Canoeing, Beaches, Boat Hire, Equipment Hire, Scuba & Snorkeling, Climbing Tours, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Fishing Charters & Tours.Speed Boats Tours, 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours, Adrenaline & Extreme Tours, Air Tours, Parasailing & Paragliding, River Rafting & Tubing, Safaris, Water Sports, Waterskiing & Jetskiing, Dolphin & Whale Watching

BAR:

Mattancherry Bar, Sky Grill Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Seagull Bar, Blue Rock Resto Bar,

RESTAURANTS:

Cheenavala, The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay, Paragon Restaurant, Lulu Mall, Aysha Restaurant

NEAREST MAIN:

Railway station: Ernakulam Junction railway station, S Railway Station Rd, Ernakulam South, Kochi, Kerala Pin:682011,
Bus stand, KSRTC Bus Station, C P Ummer Rd, Shenoys, Ernakulam, Kerala Pin: 682011, Phone number: 0484 237 2033, International
Airport: Cochin International Airport, Airport Rd, Kochi, Kerala Pin: 683111, Phone number:0484 261 0115
.metro: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Revenue Tower, 8th Floor, Park Ave, Near, Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala Pin:682011, Phone number:0484 238 0980,